$6.9 million contract approved for Medical Diamond project

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Additional funds have been approved by the Saginaw City Council for infrastructure work on the Medical Diamond project. Monday, the city council approved a $6.9 million contract with American Excavating of Saginaw. The project will include more than a half-mile of road reconstruction from Meredith Street...

High School Volleyball Regional Semifinals Roundup

FLINT, Mich.-- The high school volleyball regional tournament started Tuesday night, and Mid-Michigan is well-represented at this stage of the postseason.

Saginaw County woman loses $9,000 in Huntington Bank phone scam

SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Saginaw area woman says she took precautions but still lost thousands of dollars in a scheme targeting Huntington Bank customers. The woman, who did not want to be identified, says she received a phone call while out of state. The caller identified herself as Huntington Bank employee Ellen Caldwell and told the woman her account had been compromised with fraudulent activity.

Eastbound M-58/State Street reopening in Saginaw after $13M rebuild

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) — Eastbound M-58/State Street will begin to reopen Monday in Saginaw after a $13 million reconstruction project that rebuilt more than a mile of the roadway. The Michigan Department of Transportation rebuilt 1.1 miles of eastbound M-58/State Street from Avalon Avenue to M-84/Bay Street. The project...

Bay City coffee shop offers third space for SVSU students

Founded by a business major from New Orleans and her Michigander fiancé, LoLoBee’s is a café located at 106 South Linn Street, Unit A, in Bay City, Michigan. The building has a vertical floor plan with tall brick walls, upon which lie numerous paintings from local artists.

Troopers find semi-auto handgun in vehicle after traffic stop in Flint area

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. – An early morning traffic stop on Sunday resulted in an arrest. Police pulled over a vehicle near Hammerberg Road and I-69 for going more than 20 mph over the speed limit. When troopers searched the vehicle, after being given consent by the driver, a Taurus...

Frankenmuth Ice Rink returning for more winter fun

SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - Winter fun is coming back to Frankenmuth as the ice rink re-opens next week. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce says the rink is an opportunity to embrace the season, and make memories with family and friends.

Burton staple site of another crash over the weekend

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - A Genesee County restaurant the scene of another crash after a driver hit the Starlite Coney Island and Diner over the weekend. It’s the second time it’s happened in a little more than a year. The last crash forced the restaurant to close...

Food stamp recipients without children under 14 now face the 80-hour monthly work rule up to age 64, and Michigan restarted it Nov. 1 in eight counties and Bay City

Food stamp recipients who are 18 to 64 and have no children under 14 now have to show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or training to keep their benefits beyond three months, and in Michigan the rule restarted Nov. 1 in eight counties and Bay City. The Michigan Department of Health and Human... The post Food stamp recipients without children under 14 now face the 80-hour monthly work rule up to age 64, and Michigan restarted it Nov. 1 in eight counties and Bay City appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Tension over library board

Hundreds of Bay City residents packed the Bay County library meeting over concerns in changes the way the library operates.

Our Lady of Lebanon church in Flint marks 50 years

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Flint celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Divine Liturgy and reception, marking five decades of Maronite Catholic faith, heritage, and service in the community.

Repairs for 'deteriorating' bridge over Flint River set to begin in 2027

FLINT, Mich. — Large portions of a “badly deteriorated” bridge over the Flint River are set to be replaced in a roughly $2.9 million reconstruction project starting in 2027. Members of the Flint City Council voted 6-0 at their Oct. 21, 2026, meeting to approve a $2,902,634...

Red Wings legend addresses IGNITE graduating class

Darren McCarty shared his own life experiences with Genesee County Jail's 44th IGNITE graduation class.

Veterans Honor Run in Burton

Flint celebrates more than four decades of music history as Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders receives prestigious city honor

Flint, Michigan – Flint’s musical history lives on the airwaves and in the record bins Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders still keeps stocked. For more than four decades, the East Side native has helped connect his hometown with the music and personalities that shaped its listening habits.

WNEM Afternoon Extra: Freeland man crashes into building

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A look at the next chance for rain in your afternoon forecast. Plus, investigators are releasing the details of a suspected drunk driving crash that happened Saturday. And a video from the Coast Guard shows the moments a man was rescued from a capsized sailboat in Lake Michigan.

Madonna, Michigan bands to perform at Coachella. How to get tickets

Coachella 2027 will feature three performers with Michigan ties, including the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. The Coachella music festival dropped its 2027 lineup on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Madonna, 68, who hails from Bay City, will hit the stage on April 9 and April 16, 2027. The star recently performed at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at which she earned seven awards . In addition to Madonna and a stacked list of artists selected to play on April 9 and 16 are two others with Michigan roots, including Detroit-based electronic group Snow Strippers and Grand Rapids-based band La Dispute . English pop singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA are headlining the annual festival. Other top performers include Zara Larsson, Phoebe Bridgers and Don Toliver. Here's more on the festival and Michigan ties: When and where is Coachella 2027? .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coachella (@coachella) Coachella will take place over two extended weekends: April 9-11 and April 16-18, 2027. The festival will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, which is southeast of Los Angeles. Are Coachella 2027 tickets

Ubly advances and Cass City falls in regional volleyball semifinals

Ubly swept Cardinal Mooney while Cass City lost in five sets to Saginaw Valley Lutheran in regional volleyball semifinals.

St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

Flint police issue 1,180 citations and arrest 30 suspected drunk drivers during busy enforcement quarter

Flint, Michigan – Flint’s latest traffic figures come with a reminder that road safety reaches beyond the driver’s seat. In one quarter, police reported 671 crashes, including 205 involving injuries and five classified as fatal. Those numbers are at the center of a new safety message from...